Cobb Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Source: ESPN.com USC tailback Stafon Johnson is awake and communicating via writing and hand signals less than a day after emergency surgery to repair throat injuries from a weightlifting accident, according to a doctor at the hospital where he is being treated. Dr. Gudata Hinika, the trauma medical director at California Hospital Medical Center, said Johnson is giving thumbs up signs and communicating in writing to his mother and teammates after undergoing a seven-hour surgery to repair a crushed neck and larynx. Johnson is in critical but stable condition, the hospital told ESPN's Shelley Smith. Johnson, a senior who scored the No. 7 Trojans' go-ahead touchdown against Ohio State two weeks ago, was bench-pressing Monday when the bar slipped from his right hand and fell onto his throat. He underwent more than seven hours of surgery to treat crushing injuries to his neck as well as severe injuries to his larynx. Stan Johnson, the player's father, told ESPN's Smith that his son needed a tracheotomy to enable him to breathe.Very good to see that he's alright and will be able to play again sometime. Horrible accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I'm glad he's okay, that sounds really terrible. I didn't even hear about this before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I hadn't heard about it either until our Weight Training coach told our class about it. These kinds of accidents make you think twice when your spotting someone or just working out in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx. Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Yep... and the assistant strength coach was spotting him, would not be surprised if he gets fired. Terrible accident, hoping the best for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N4S Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A doctor says Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson is giving thumbs up signs and communicating in writing to his mother and teammates after undergoing a seven-hour surgery to repair a crushed neck and larynx. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/09/29/johnson-injury.ap/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Is he going to be able to play football again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Is he going to be able to play football again?Pete Carroll said in the press conference that the doctors said he'll be able to play again they just don't know when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Pete Carroll said in the press conference that the doctors said he'll be able to play again they just don't know when. Okay, thanks. Just wondered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Looks like he'll probably get a medical redshirt and play next year. I feel terrible for him because he was off to a solid start to the season. He's got tremendous talent and a definite NFL future. I just hope this doesn't affect him later on in life and give him future health problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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